American Prestige News - Trump-Putin Summit, India Turns From US to China, and Bolivia Election w/ Olivia Arigho-Stiles
Aug 22, 2025
In this podcast, Olivia Arigho-Stiles from the University of Manchester shares her insights on the recent Bolivian election results and the challenges facing the leftist MAS party. She discusses the unexpected rise of anti-corruption candidate Rodrigo Paz and the implications for Bolivia's political landscape. The conversation explores internal conflicts and voter discontent that led to MAS’s decline, along with the broader economic crisis affecting the electorate. Olivia’s expertise provides a compelling analysis of Bolivia's shifting political allegiances.
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Summit Drama, Little Change On Ukraine
- Trump's summit with Putin produced little concrete progress despite high drama and rapid shifts in messaging.
- European leaders and Zelensky reacted with concern after Trump quickly reversed course on ceasefires and territorial terms.
Ceasefire Framework Accepted, But Odds Low
- Hamas signaled acceptance of a Qatari ceasefire framework but Israeli leadership has signaled new maximalist demands.
- That mismatch makes a negotiated pause unlikely despite Hamas's acceptance.
Gaza City Operation Signals Escalation
- Israel signaled approval for a Gaza City operation and called up tens of thousands of reservists while conducting heavy bombardment.
- The operation's timing and scope remain unclear, raising displacement and ethnic-cleansing concerns.